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Wike sacks provost, appoints new SA
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The governor of Rivers state, southern Nigeria, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has ordered the provost of the Rivers…
We’ve stepped up efforts to recover stolen funds, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari disclosed Monday in Abuja that his administration has taken efforts to recover looted Nigerian funds a step…
Building an international business that funds itself from the outset
Consilia, founded in 2012, is an independent ICT consulting firm that carries no debt and which has been largely self-funded…
RCCG retires 20 senior pastors, ordains 9170 deacons
Femi Anjorin The Redeemed Christian Church of God has announced the retirement of 20 senior pastors who have attained the…
Benin pledges 800 troops to anti-Boko Haram force
Benin’s president has vowed to contribute 800 troops to a regional force intended to combat the Nigeria-based Islamic extremist group…
Kaduna to disburse N2b interest-free loan – El-Rufa’i
Governor Nasiru El-Rufa’i of Kaduna state on Sunday said the state had received a N2 billion soft loan for onward…
How Nigerian billionaires took over DJ Cuppy’s Lagos gig
Funsho Arogundade For those lucky enough to get invited to the blow-out bash and the opening of DJ Cuppy’s first-ever…
Tipper kills 2 pedestrians at Ota – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) in Ota, Ogun, said that two pedestrians were killed by a tipper while crossing…
DPR shuts 23 private petroleum products depots
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has shut 23 private petroleum products depots across the country for selling Premium Motor…
Lagos to prosecute owners of stray animals
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Government says it is set to prosecute owners of stray animals within the state metropolis.…
Army captures Boko Haram Commander, rescues 178 captives in Bama axis
Sequel to the ongoing operations to clear Boko Haram Terrorists in its area of operations, the troops of 21 Brigade…
Lagos taskforce arrests 93 Hoodlums, Okada riders
Kazeem Ugbodaga Officials of the Lagos State Taskforce on Environment and other Special Offence Unit have arrested 93 miscreants and…
Air Force Deploys Alpha-Jet to repel Boko Haram attack
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said on Sunday it has successfully repelled an attack on Bita village, Borno State by…
Ex-LP chairman, Dan Nwanyanwu, accused of stealing party’s registration certificate
Leaders of Labour Party, LP have accused Chief Dan Nwanyawu, a former National Chairman of the party of stealing the…
Police confirm 1 dead, 11 arrested in NURTW, RTEAN clash
A member of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Offa chapter in Kwara, has confirmed dead on Sunday…
Boko Haram kills 7 in Borno – Police
The Borno Police Command on Sunday confirmed the killing of seven persons after suspected Boko Haram terrorists attack on Malari…
Taraba women demand 40% appointments from Gov. Ishaku
Mrs Virginia Bambur, the President, National Council for Women Societies (NCWS), Taraba chapter, said women in the state would not…
Palace chief dismisses arrival of Ooni’s remains, says he’s alive
The Chief Priest of Oduduwa and Obadio Agbaye Orisun of Yoruba land, Oba Farotimi Faroba, has dismissed the reported arrival…
Lagos is engine room of Nigeria’s growth, development – Ambode
…As Congress Urges Collaboration To Tackling Boko Haram Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday led top chieftains and lawmakers…
No going back on N6.9bn Alade market redevelopment – LASG
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Government says there is no going back on the redevelopment of the N6.9 billion Alade…
Buhari orders swift response to audit queries
As part of measures to bring greater level of accountability to government business, President Muhammadu Buhari has directed that all…
Activists protest in bras in Hong Kong
Dozens of activists including men wearing bras staged a protest in Hong Kong on Sunday after a woman was sentenced…
United Arab Emirates to try 41 on ‘terror’ charges
The United Arab Emirates is to try 41 people on charges of seeking to overthrow the government to set up…
Melinda Gates carrying water on her head in Malawi
Wife of the worlds’ richest man, Melinda Gates showed her love, humility and support for African women by joining Malawian…
Lagos hotel manager found dead in room
The Operations Manager of Maybeny Hotel at Ire-Akari Road in Isolo, Lagos, Mr Uche Egwuenu, was found dead in one…
Eniola Aluko shines as Chelsea Ladies win FA Cup
In the hours before the start of the women’s FA Cup final, when they were trying to forget about the…
EU donates 16.5m euros to combat polio in Kebbi
Dr Abubakar Koko, Director, Kebbi State Primary Health Care Development Agency (KPHCDA) said the state government has received 16.5 million…
LASU outlines 61 courses for post-UTME
Authorities of the Lagos State University (LASU) announced on Saturday that 61 courses were available for candidates writing the 2015/2016…
Nigerians troops mop up Dikwa, environs – Army
Colonel Sani Kukasheka, acting Director, Army Public Relations, said troops of 7 Div. Nigerian Army have mopped up Dikwa and…
No plan to shut Intercontinental Hotel- Customs
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Nigeria Customs Service said on Saturday it has no plans to shut Intercontinental Hotel in Lagos over default…